Trash to Treasure sale shown love

By Dana Kampa
| 3:44 p.m. February 16, 2026

Kim Fenwick and Susie Hettmansperger have co-chaired the Trash to Treasure rummage sale since 2020, and this year's sale on Valentine's Day weekend saw a tremendous turnout, they said.

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The Gulfshore of Longboat Key community was abuzz with activity as thrift shoppers found all manner of goods at the Trash to Treasure sale.

The two-day sale took place Feb. 13-14, with volunteers working hard to keep the tables stocked.

Kim Fenwick, who has co-chaired the annual event since 2020 with Susie Hettmansperger, said funds from the sale would again go toward rebuilding weather-damaged facilities, particularly near the marina.

As the sale drew to a close, she said it was a notable one with its high turnout of shoppers taking advantage of the warm weather.

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Dana Kampa

Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.